Job Opportunities


	Development Coach Salary Scale: £6,552 per annum 12 hours per week 3 Year contract (Subject to funding)
English Gymnastics in partnership with Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy are seeking to recruit a dedicated trampoline gymnastics coach to assist in the delivery of the Club and Coach Programme. The main aim of the Club and Coach Programme is to increase the number of high-quality coaches working in accredited (GymMark) clubs offering high quality gymnastics experiences to their members. The appointed person will play a key role in the delivery of coaching sessions to young people within Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy and, will undertake such roles as planning and organising coaching sessions and attending regional training sessions. In addition the post holder will be required to report to a management group and collate detailed reports on their gymnasts. Thorough monitoring and evaluation to ensure targets are met is also an essential role requirement. Applicants should ideally be of level 3 trampoline gymnastics or be willing to work towards this qualification within 1 year of appointment. Have a minimum of 3 years experience coaching trampoline gymnastics in a club, school or local authority setting. Excellent IT skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. The post is offered on a 3 - year temporary basis and, subject to future funding agreements, could be continued. The post will be based at the Northampton Trampoline Centre. Travel and work at satellite venues and schools within the partnership may also be required.

	Lead Development Coach Salary Scale: £ 17,940 – £21,060 per annum 30 hours per week 3 Year contract (Subject to funding)
English Gymnastics in partnership with Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy are seeking to recruit a dedicated trampoline gymnastics coach to assist in the lead delivery of the Club and Coach Programme. The main aim of the Club and Coach Programme is to increase the number of high-quality coaches working in accredited (GymMark) clubs offering high quality gymnastics experiences to their members. The appointed person will play a key role in the delivery of coaching sessions to young people within Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy and, will undertake such roles as planning and organising coaching sessions and attending regional training sessions. In addition the post holder will be required to report to a management group and collate detailed reports on their gymnasts. Thorough monitoring and evaluation to ensure targets are met is also an essential role requirement. Applicants should ideally be of level 4 trampoline gymnastics or be willing to work towards this qualification within 1 year of appointment. Have a minimum of 5 years experience coaching trampoline gymnastics in a club, school or local authority setting. Excellent IT skills, enthusiasm and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are essential. The post is offered on a 3 - year temporary basis and, subject to future funding agreements, could be continued. The post will be based at the Northampton Trampoline Centre. Travel and work at satellite venues and schools within the partnership may also be required.
Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy is an equal opportunities employer and aims to provide a working environment free from any form of harassment, intimidation, victimisation or unjustifiable discrimination. We aim to ensure that no job applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, marital status, race, colour, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, age or disability. All appointments are made purely on the basis of merit and ability. Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy is committed to an action plan to ensure this policy is fully effective.
	Application forms for both posts are available from: Northamptonshire Trampoline Gymnastics Academy 26 Weggs Farm Road St Giles Park Northampton NN5 6HD Email: info@ntga.co.uk Telephone: 01604 590351 Closing date for applications: 28^th September 2007 Interview date: 5^th October 2007 Please Note: Only applicants selected for interview will be contacted.